Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver or perhaps SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver vs SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver

SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver specs

SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver
SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver specs

SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver
Type: Home cinema system

Type: Sound bar with wired subwoofer

Number of channels: 5.1

Number of channels: 5.1

Total power output: 1200 W

Total power output: 600 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: – Tallboy speakers x 4
– Bookshelf speakers x 1
– Centre speaker x 1
– Subwoofer x 1

Configuration: – Sound bar x 1
– Rear x 2
– Wired subwoofer x 1

Power: – Speakers: 1000 W
– Subwoofer: 200 W

Power: – Sound bar: 430 W
– Wired subwoofer: 170 W

Wireless capability: – Wireless speaker ready
– Wireless speaker kit included
– Wireless sound connection to TV

AV FUNCTIONS

SMART

Audio features: – Clearaudio+
– S-Master Surround

Smart TV services: – BBC iPlayer
– YouTube
– Netflix
– Amazon Instant Video
– Crackle
– Sony Entertainment Network Video Unlimited
– Facebook
– Twitter
– Spotify
– Sony Entertainment Network

Preset sound modes: – Game
– Movie
– Music
– Sports
– Standard

PLAYER

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Dual Mono

CONNECTIVITY

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

3D compatible: Yes. Though this player is 3D compatible, to experience 3D playback you will need other 3D equipment such as a 3D TV, 3D glasses, a 3D-capable HDMI cable, and a 3D Blu-ray Disc.

Inputs: Optical x 1

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, Bonus View, BD-Live
– DVD: DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R/-RW VR, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD Camcorder 8cm DVD
– CD: SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) Playback, SACD-Text, CD-R/-RW, CD (CD-DA), CD Graphics, CD-Text

Outputs: HDMI x 1 (ARC x 1)

AV FUNCTIONS

WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Yes

Supported audio file formats: FLAC, DSD – DSDIFF / DSF, ALAC, AIFF, HEAAC v.1 / v.2 / level 2

NFC: Yes

Audio features: – S-master Digital Amplifier
– AV Sync
– Digital Music Arena
– Auto Mode
– Digital Music Enhancer
– Berliner Philharmonic
– Movie Mode
– Music Mode
– Football Mode
– (Enhance/Narration off)
– Night Mode

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Digital Plus
– Dolby True HD
– Dolby Prologic
– DTS
– DTS96/24
– DTS-ES Matrix6.1
– DTS-ES Discrete6.1
– DSD
– DTS-HD HR
– DTS-HD
– DTS-HD LBR
– DTS Neo:6 (Music / Cinema)

GENERAL

Video features: – 2D to 3D conversion
– TRILUMINOS colour
– Bonus View
– BD-Live
– Frame Advance

Upscaling capabilities: – Upscales to HD
– Upscales to 4k

Please note that a 4k Ultra HD TV is required to enjoy this feature.

Power consumption: – On mode: 85 W
– Standby: 0.4 W

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes –

Colour: Black

Other features: – IP Content Noise Reduction
– TV Side View remote
– Entertainment Database Browser (Gracenote)
– Xross Media Bar (XMB)
– Easy Setup (Quick Setup)
– Screen Saver
– Auto Power Off (Auto Stand-by)

Box contents: – Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar
– Subwoofer
– Rear speakers x 2
– Optical cable
– Quick setup guide

CONNECTIVITY

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 52 x 900 x 70 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 392 x 190 x 315 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 250 x 470 x 995 mm (H x W x D)

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1
– S-Video

Weight: – Sound bar: 2.1 kg
– Subwoofer: 7.8 kg

Outputs: HDMI x 2

Boxed weight: 13.92 kg

WiFi: No

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

NFC: Yes

DLNA: Yes

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 95 W
– Standby: 0.3 W

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System
– Wireless rear speakers x 2
– Remote control

Price: £499.98

Price: £189

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver or SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Sony, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £13999/£13999 and minimum was £7.49/£7.49

Price analysis of SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver

Price analysis of SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver

  • SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver
  • 1000 W
  • Catch-up TV & Streaming
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Open up a world of entertainment with the Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System and its incredible features.Mind-blowing surround soundPrepare to experience entertainment on a whole new level as high definition home cinema meets high resolution audio.The Sony BDVN7200 5.1 Home Theatre System brings room-filling 5.1 channel surround sound to your home, transforming it into a cinema-like space. Whether you’re watching a Blu-ray disc, playing HD games or streaming internet content, you’ll be treated to beautiful, rich audio at all times.Advanced audio featuresMagnetic fluid speakers allow your BDVN7200 to output stunningly crisp and punchy audio bolstered by an S-Master HX digital amplifier that cuts distortion across the full frequency spectrum.Dialogue is rendered with superb clarity, while action and music take on an explosive quality that will pull you into the heart of the moment. Live Football Mode adjusts the sound so that you hear and feel every detail of crowd noise from those big matches.Digital Music Arena gives you a real live gig feel, taking you into the front row with advanced technology that renders every acoustic detail perfectly for all your concert discs.Make more of your moviesThe Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart Home Cinema System includes a 3D Blu-ray player so that you can enjoy films and TV programmes in the highest possible quality.DVDs are upscaled to near-HD levels, while Blu-rays and 3D discs are smoothly rendered in Full HD with stunning levels of depth, detail and contrast. 2D content can be converted to 3D, and the main unit is also capable of 4k upscaling – if you’ve got a 4k TV, you’ll be able to use this incredible picture enhancement feature.Play back photos, videos and music from a USB stick or external hard drive and enjoy all your media in pristine high resolution.Smart entertainmentThanks to an Ethernet port, the Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK Home Theatre Kit allows you to surf the web, viewing internet pages in pristine quality.Catch up on your favourite programmes with the BBC iPlayer app, or watch trending videos on YouTube. Facebook and Twitter apps keep you in the social loop, and there’s even more in the form of the latest movies and TV programmes from Netflix and other great entertainment streaming sources.Screen mirroring and network connectionsNFC gives you the facility to touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet to the BDVN7200 so that you can mirror whatever’s showing on the device display to your big screen TV. It’s ideal for sharing photos, videos and other content with a room of people.You can connect with other DLNA-certified devices around your home to stream content to the home cinema system, so there are myriad different options to enjoy all kinds of entertainment across your home network without hassle.Don’t forget your HDMI cablesCheck out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new home cinema system works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds.Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.Packed with connections, network features and front-running picture and sound quality, this Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System will transform your living room.
  • Product codes: 4905524953527
  • SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver
  • 600 W with dialogue enhancement
  • Wired subwoofer
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Add immersive audio to your home entertainment setup with the Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar with wired subwoofer and two rear speakers.Surround soundThe HTRT3 allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound for an excellent audio experience. The compact setup consists of a slim sound bar, along with two rear speakers and an external subwoofer.S-Master digital amplifier creates refined, clear sound quality which can enhance your entertainment, whatever you happen to be watching.ConnectivityAn ARC compatible HDMI connection allows you to connect the sound bar to your TV, while Bluetooth with NFC lets you easily link your smart device to the audio setup. This means that you can play music stored on the device to enjoy quality, immersive audio.With a USB 2.0 port on the RT3, you can also connect other devices to enjoy video and audio playback.Don’t forget your HDMI cables Check out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.Enhance your home entertainment with the Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar with wired subwoofer and two rear speakers.
  • Product codes: 4548736018617

What’s better SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver or SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver and SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £499.98 cost of SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver is closer to the expectation you had than the £189 pricep point of SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver and SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar, Silver scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver



Rating:
9.57 out of
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